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April 12, 2017
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Solar thermal 101: getting to net-positive
Garage suite produces more energy than it consumes![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 9, 2017
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Bob Chelmick's solar-powered cabin in the woods
Inspiration for CKUA Road Home radio series![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 21, 2017
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Wind farm powers 500 Alberta schools
Long-term contract for energy provides budget stability![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 8, 2017
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Energiesprong: a leap forward for net-zero building retrofits
The Netherlands shows us a way to make every building net-zero![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 1, 2017
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Leduc has the largest rooftop solar system in Western Canada
Alberta city adds 1.1 MW of solar to recreation centre![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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January 16, 2017
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Canada’s largest passive house under construction in Vancouver
Skeena passive house paves the way to zero-emissions buildings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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